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The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico: Highlights on the Fourth Week of August, 2026

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The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico: Highlights on the Fourth Week of August, 2026

By Miguel A Heredia

During the 35th week of the year (August 24 to August 30, 2026), at least 25 press releases were issued by companies operating in Mexico. Of these, six reported production results, six related to deals and corporate matters, six covered resource and development updates, six announced financing activities, and one presented exploration results. ON MEXICO ISSUES, No relevant news. ON EXPLORATION, In Sonora, Tocvan reported new surface exploration results from a target located 4km north of the main Zone at its Gran Pilar project.    ON MINING, Orogen, Sailfish, Guanajuato Silver, Sierra Madre reported Q2, 2026 results. Silverco filed Q2, 2026 financial statements and MD & A and provided corporate update. Heliostar commenced the open pit mining at the Veta Madre in La Colorada mine, Sonora. ON FINANCING, Silver Storm increased the size of its previously announced non-brokered private placement from CAD $7.5M to CAD $15M. Silver Storm closed CAD $14.625M first tranche of non-brokered private placement and announced further upsize up to CAD $21M. Pinnacle extended the closing date of its previously announced non-brokered private placement to September 26, 2026. Algo Grande informed that it has upsized its previously announced non-brokered private placement from CAD $3M to up to CAD $5M. Alamos Gold declared quarterly dividend of USD $0.04 per common share. Centenario closed non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of USD $1.5M.  ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Silverco Mining provided la Negra mine operations update. GoGold announces the formal commencement of site construction at Los Ricos South in Jalisco.  Minaurum reported drill results from the Europa, Quintera, and San Jose Vein zones as part of its ongoing Phase II, 50,000m resource-expansion drilling program at its Alamos Silver project in Sonora.  First Majestic filed NI43-101 Technical Report for the Los Gatos mine, Chihuahua. Mithril reported drill results from its Copalquin project, Durango.  Mammoth announced that it commenced field activities at its Tenoriba project, Chihuahua. ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Xali announced its participation at the upcoming Moody Capital Solution 2026 Disruptive Growth & Life Sciences Conference, taking place September 9–10, 2026, in New York City. Tocvan closed its purchase agreement with Colibri to acquire the remaining 49% interest in two original Pilar mining concessions, and now holds 100% ownership of its flagship Gran Pilar project in Sonora. Colibri completed the sale of 49% interest in the Pilar project in Sonora for CAD $3.6M plus 1% Net Smelting Royalty. Sonoro Gold acquired a 100% interest in 23 mineral concessions and up to 51% interest in five additional mineral concessions to further expand its Cerro Caliche project in Sonora. Mercado Minerals signed community agreement with Ejido Rincon de Ibonia at its Zamora project, Sinaloa.  Silver Viper announced the resignation of Arthur Freeze as Director of the company, effective August 23, 2026. ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, no relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUE

  • No relevant news

ON EXPLORATION  

  • Tocvan Announces New Surface Mineralization in Several Zones at Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project: Tocvan Ventures Corp

ON MINING

ON FINANCING

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Silverco Mining Provides La Negra Mine Operations Update: Silverco Mining Ltd
  • GoGold Commences Construction of the Fully-Funded Los Ricos South Mine: GoGold Resources Inc
  • Minaurum Significantly Expands Quintera Vein Zone with  26 m of 369 g/t AgEq and Europa Sur Returns 3.4 m of 589 g/t AgEq: Minaurum Silver Inc
  • First Majestic Files NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Los Gatos Silver Mine: First Majestic Silver Corp
  • Mithril Drills Wide, High-Grade Intercepts Confirming 550m Strike with First Systematic Drilling in the Copalquin-Zaragoza Structure at target 4: Mithril Silver and Gold Limited
  • Mammoth Begins Field Activities at its Tenoriba Gold-Silver Property, Mexico: Mammoth Resources Corp

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

  • Xali Gold to Present at the Moody Capital Solutions 2026 Conference: Xali Gold Corp
  • Tocvan Completes Acquisition of Remaining 49% Interest in Original Pilar Concessions, Consolidating 100% Ownership of Flagship Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project: Tocvan Ventures Corp
  • Colibri Completes Sale of 49% Interest in Pilar for C$3.6 Million Plus 1% NSR: Colibri Resource Corporation
  • Sonoro Gold Completes Acquisition of 23 Mineral Concessions to Further Expand the Cerro Caliche Gold Project: Sonoro Gold Corp
  • Mercado Minerals Signs Community Access and Exploration Agreement with Local Ejido at the Zamora Project: Mercado Minerals Ltd
  • Silver Viper Announces Resignation of Director: Silver Viper Minerals Corp

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • No relevant news.

Content like what you have just read can be seen at https://gambusinoprospector.com/ and at LinkedIn’s Mexico Mineral Exploration Group.

On the picture below, a hydrothermal breccia cemented by specularite in a Cu-Au project in Sonora Mexico. Photo taken by Miguel A Heredia.

The Mining and Exploration News in Mexico: Highlights on the Second Week of August, 2026

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Vuggy Quartz

By Miguel A Heredia

During the 33th week of the year (August 10 to August 16, 2026), at least 27 press releases were issued by companies operating in Mexico and 2 news published by the media. Of these, eight reported production results, eight related to deals and corporate matters, five covered resource and development updates, four addressed Mexican-related issues, three announcing financing activities, and one presented exploration results. ON MEXICO ISSUES, Stalled mining exploration puts Mexico’s industrial and energy future at risk. Government grants 12 concession titles to Industrias Peñoles and Minera Fresnillo; Ministry of Economy clarifies they are not new. Almaden provided an update on the international arbitration process with Mexico. Advance Metal and Oroco Resource reported the best drilling intercepts in Mexico on the second week of August, 2026. ON EXPLORATION, In Sonora, Algo Grande provided an update on its ongoing Phase II drill program at its Adelita project.  ON MINING, Altius reported Q2, 2026 attributable royalty revenue of CAD $30M and adjusted earnings of CAD $7.6M. Americas Gold and Silver announced that it will discuss its Q2, 2026 results on August 14, 2026. Empress Royalty, Avino, Discovery, Pan American Silver, and Americas Gold and Silver reported Q2, 2026 financial and or operating results. GoGold reported Q3, 2026 financial results. ON FINANCING, DynaResource announced a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of USD $3M. Vortex closed first tranche of non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of CAD $485,500. Algo Grande announced a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of up to CAD $3M to fund expansion of Phase II exploration program at the Adelita project in Sonora. ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT, Oroco released the third set of assay results from its Phase 2 Resource drilling program at its Santo Tomas project, Sinaloa. Advance Metals stated that its Gavilanes project in Durango is emerging as its flagship project with new high grade silver intersections. Platauro outlined exploration and development strategy and plans to update the geological model and economics study of its the Las Minas project in Veracruz. EV Resources executed a binding agreement to secure high-grade ore to commence Tecomatlán Antimony Processing Campaign. Goldgroup announced that it is advancing San Francisco Gold mine in Sonora toward potential production restart.  ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES, Silver Spruce appointed Kevin Thieneman as CFO replacing Michael Kinley. Canuc informed that its common shares are now Depository Trust Company eligible in USA. Silverco appointed Jesus Velador as Vice President, Exploration, effective September 1, 2026. Silver Viper provided supplemental disclosure regarding certain marketing, investor relations, and media awareness service arrangements. Talamore announced graduation to Toronto Stock Exchange. Teck announced receipt of requisite consents and expiration of consent solicitation. Orogen Royalties reported voting results from its annual general meeting of shareholders. Silver Spruce entered into debt settlement agreements to settle outstanding indebtedness of CAD $66,125 for an amount of CAD $20,000. ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, no relevant news.

ON MEXICO ISSUES

ON EXPLORATION  

  • Algo Grande Provides Phase II Drill Update; Hole 2 Copper Zone Doubles as Hole 3 Delivers Extensive New Interval, Remains Mineralized at Depth: Algo Grande Copper Corp

ON MINING

ON FINANCING

  • DynaResource Announces US$3.0 Million Private Placement Financing: DynaResource Inc
  • Vortex Metals Closes First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement: Vortex Metals Inc
  • Algo Grande Copper Announces $3M Private Placement to Fund Expansion of Phase II Exploration Program at the Adelita Project: Algo Grande Copper Corp

ON RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

ON DEALS AND CORPORATE ISSUES

ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • No relevant news.

Content like what you have just read can be seen at https://gambusinoprospector.com/ and at LinkedIn’s Mexico Mineral Exploration Group.

On the picture below, Vuggy Quartz in a high-sulphidation epithermal system in a project at Jalisco, Mexico. Photo taken by Miguel A Heredia.